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Provo council delays vote on tiered water‑rate proposal after public outcry; mayor to present alternatives May 6
Summary
After extended public comment and council debate, Provo City Council continued the proposed tiered water‑rate ordinance 4–3. The mayor asked to return with an alternative rate/tier plan as part of the May budget presentation.
Provo City Council on April 22 continued consideration of a multi‑year, tiered water‑rate ordinance after residents and council members raised concerns about large bill increases for some customers.
The proposal presented by city staff updated an earlier recommendation and instead began with a smaller first‑year increase (5% revenue target for the fund), then larger increases in later years to reach the capital investment level staff described as necessary to replace aging mains and preserve the system. Under the staff proposal, tier changes would shift costs toward high seasonal users; staff said the approach aligns with cost‑of‑service principles and the state’s 2025 guidance on tiered water rates (HB 274) and AWWA methods.
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